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With concussions pushing themselves into headlines for
a few years now, Northern Arizona University (NAU)
has presented itself as a source for research.
In partnership with the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, NAU
has allowed its football players to be the subjects of examination
during games through a telecommunication robot. The robot,
developed by VGo Communications in New Hampshire, allows
neurologists at the Mayo Clinic to observe players through a
remote-controlled camera.
“Partnering with the Mayo Clinic in its telemedicine study
will further this research and potentially improve diagnosis for
rural areas that may not have access to team doctors or neu-rologists,”
said vice president for intercollegiate athletics Lisa
Campos.
The robot has no ability to prevent concussions, because it
only allows doctors to observe a player remotely. The greatest
gift of this technology may come in its ability to allow doctors
Pickin’ Pines:
bringing bluegrass to Flagstaff
Go to Jackcentral.com for daily updates, multimedia packages, extra content and stories before the issue hits the stands.
N ORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1914 • VOL 100 • ISSUE FIVE • SEPT. 19 - SEPT. 25, 2013
INSIDE
Arts & Entertainment: Tattoo-a-thon p.29
News: Degree earnings after graduation p.8
Sports: Football p. 22 LUMBERJACK The JackCentral.com
see Pickin’ in the Pines page 30 & 31
see CONCUSSIONS page 4
BY CODY BASHORE
LEFT: Guitarist Andy Falco and bassist Travis Book
from The Infamous Stringdusters perform at Pickin’ in
the Pines.
RIGHT: Wayne Benson from Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme
Out plays live on the main stage Sept. 14.
(Photos by Jessie Bruce)
Campers and concert goers alike united to hear
the sticky-sweet sound of folk, bluegrass, and
acoustic music among the pines during the three
day festival, Pickin’ in the Pines, where both bluegrass
legends and up and coming bands came to perform,
teach and, for some, compete. Through cloud cover or
sun shine, people covered the Pepsi Amphitheater grass
with blankets and umbrellas while others dove for shade
beneath the tree line. While the listeners were mostly
local, the bands were brought in from Colorado to the
East Coast and as far South as Missouri to spread and
support the growing influence of bluegrass in Arizona.
NAU works towards
concussion prevention
in
the
BY MITCH KULLOS

With concussions pushing themselves into headlines for
a few years now, Northern Arizona University (NAU)
has presented itself as a source for research.
In partnership with the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, NAU
has allowed its football players to be the subjects of examination
during games through a telecommunication robot. The robot,
developed by VGo Communications in New Hampshire, allows
neurologists at the Mayo Clinic to observe players through a
remote-controlled camera.
“Partnering with the Mayo Clinic in its telemedicine study
will further this research and potentially improve diagnosis for
rural areas that may not have access to team doctors or neu-rologists,”
said vice president for intercollegiate athletics Lisa
Campos.
The robot has no ability to prevent concussions, because it
only allows doctors to observe a player remotely. The greatest
gift of this technology may come in its ability to allow doctors
Pickin’ Pines:
bringing bluegrass to Flagstaff
Go to Jackcentral.com for daily updates, multimedia packages, extra content and stories before the issue hits the stands.
N ORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1914 • VOL 100 • ISSUE FIVE • SEPT. 19 - SEPT. 25, 2013
INSIDE
Arts & Entertainment: Tattoo-a-thon p.29
News: Degree earnings after graduation p.8
Sports: Football p. 22 LUMBERJACK The JackCentral.com
see Pickin’ in the Pines page 30 & 31
see CONCUSSIONS page 4
BY CODY BASHORE
LEFT: Guitarist Andy Falco and bassist Travis Book
from The Infamous Stringdusters perform at Pickin’ in
the Pines.
RIGHT: Wayne Benson from Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme
Out plays live on the main stage Sept. 14.
(Photos by Jessie Bruce)
Campers and concert goers alike united to hear
the sticky-sweet sound of folk, bluegrass, and
acoustic music among the pines during the three
day festival, Pickin’ in the Pines, where both bluegrass
legends and up and coming bands came to perform,
teach and, for some, compete. Through cloud cover or
sun shine, people covered the Pepsi Amphitheater grass
with blankets and umbrellas while others dove for shade
beneath the tree line. While the listeners were mostly
local, the bands were brought in from Colorado to the
East Coast and as far South as Missouri to spread and
support the growing influence of bluegrass in Arizona.
NAU works towards
concussion prevention
in
the
BY MITCH KULLOS